Your animal could be at increased risk due to any of the following:
Medical condition or illness (respiratory infection, GI disease, parasites, skin disease such as Demodectic mange)
Physical exam finding (heart murmur, fever, poor condition, overweight)
Age (over 7 years old in general)
Late-term pregnancy
Recent pregnancy or Mammary Dev (Must wait AT LEAST 3-4 months from delivery)
Previous C-Sections
Brachycephalic animals (Bulldog, Pug, Boston) or other Breed Concerns
Feral or aggressive – unable to examine
Risks from surgery include but are not limited to, surgical, anesthetic, or post-surgical complications, including death. Some medical conditions (such as heart conditions and skin conditions) can be worsened with anesthesia and results may not be apparent immediately.
Your animal may receive skin staples or antibiotics at an additional charge.
If there are additional concerns, it is the recommendation of the SNVC that your animal receives a diagnostic work-up and medical evaluation/care PRIOR to undergoing surgery. Diagnostic workup may include a physical exam, ultrasound, ECG, radiographs, and/or blood work.
Understanding fully all of the above, I choose to have my animal’s procedure performed at the Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills and accept all risks associated with this decision. I will not hold the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills or any of its employees or associates liable for any consequences associated with this procedure.
The final decision as to whether surgery is performed is up to the doctor on the case. If the doctor feels the animal is at severe risk, SNVC has the right to refuse or stop surgery at any time. Owners will be charged for the procedure once the animal is anesthetized.
If there are surgical or post-surgical complications and the doctor feels the animal must remain overnight for observation or additional care the animal will be transferred to an Animal Emergency Clinic at the expense of the owner. It is up to the discretion of the doctor whether the animal needs overnight care, and by signing this waiver you agree to pay for and receive the recommended care. A credit card or deposit will be required at the Emergency Clinic.
